(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

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Bentonville, AR, USA
Hybrid
110K-220K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Logistics • Machine Learning • Retail
The Role
Leads complex, large-scale technology programs from planning through delivery. Defines goals, manages risks and cross-functional dependencies, coordinates Product and Technology teams, and drives process improvements. Builds workflows, tools, automation, and AI-enabled operating models; leads pilots through adoption and scale; measures operational health and behavior change; and communicates effectively with executives and stakeholders.
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What you'll do...Role summary:
The Principal, Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery. This role requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions. The position involves coordinating multiple teams, resolving ambiguities, and implementing process improvements to optimize workflows. The successful candidate will communicate effectively across multiple groups, build practical solutions, and leverage data-driven insights to achieve strategic objectives while maintaining operational excellence and aligning with organizational priorities.
About the team:
Our team defines and continuously enhances collaboration among Product, Technology, and enterprise partners by developing simpler, faster, and more effective workflows. We integrate AI-native practices and innovative operating models to remove friction and improve execution. Distinctively, we are builders who design, test with real teams, and scale successful solutions. Our focus includes program and project management, risk and stakeholder management, technical design, and AI-assisted solutions. We drive practical solutions that advance operational excellence and deliver measurable results across complex initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination and continuous improvement throughout the program lifecycle.
What you'll do:
  • Build new ways of working by turning enterprise friction into practical workflows, tools, and operating rhythms.
  • Lead pilots and experiments from idea through adoption, measurement, and scale.
  • Develop AI-native ways of working that rethink how work gets done.
  • Partner across Product, Technology, TPM, Design, and Strategy to solve complex, ambiguous problems.
  • Simplify, automate, or eliminate processes and handoffs that no longer add value.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and barriers early and drive solutions.
  • Measure adoption, operating health, decision velocity, and sustained behavior change.

What you'll bring:
  • Experience in technical program management, product operations, engineering program management, product management, or a related field.
  • Strong builder mindset with experience turning ambiguous problems into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional work across Product and Technology.
  • Strong systems thinking with understanding of operating models, planning, governance, dependencies, and execution.
  • Experience building workflows, tools, automation, or new operating approaches.
  • Curiosity and practical experience with AI-enabled ways of working.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and executive storytelling skills.
  • Bias toward action, experimentation, simplification, and continuous improvement.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
• Option 2: 8 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Certification in Project Management., Master’s degree in Business Administration, with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or related area and 4 years’ experience in product design., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area, plus 6 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area
  • Alternatively, 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area
  • Certification in Project Management
  • Master's degree in Business Administration with specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area, plus 4 years of experience in product design
  • Experience creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices

Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.

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The Company
HQ: Bentonville, AR
578,950 Employees

What We Do

Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.

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